PHP Developer

For nearly a decade, this Israeli GameDev company has been a leading force in mobile entertainment. Their mission is to bring classic multiplayer games to the mobile world and keep them fresh with live features like chat and tournaments. The result is a global success with multiple hit titles enjoyed by players worldwide. Join an international team building game services that power large scale, real time experiences.

What makes this project exciting?

• Real time multiplayer at scale: matchmaking, progression, game economy, and live events

• Platform services shared across multiple game titles, not a single product

• Strong engineering standards: clean contracts, testing, static analysis, and performance focus

• Practical architecture work

• Direct impact on reliability and player experience measured in production

What makes you a great fit?

• PHP 8.2 (3+ years) with modern language features

• SQL databases (2+ years), MySQL preferred

• Redis for caching and session storage

• REST API development with performance focus and clean response contracts

• Unit and integration testing practices

• Familiarity with strict static analysis and coding standards

• Docker for local development environments

• Strong OOP fundamentals and SOLID principles

• Experience with event driven architecture and plugin systems

• Immutability first design patterns

• Upper intermediate English level

Your day to day in this position:

• Develop game server APIs handling player actions, matchmaking, and progression

• Build platform services shared across multiple game titles

• Work on internal tools and back office systems

Why work with us?

• People first management with minimal bureaucracy

• Friendly culture proven by employees who choose to return

• Flexible working hours

• 29 days of PTO: 18 working days plus all national holidays

• 10 paid sick days

• Full financial and legal support for independent contractors

• Free English classes with native speakers or Ukrainian teachers

• Dedicated HR support

Our next steps

Submit a CV in English > Intro call with a Recruiter > Technical interview with Team Lead > Test task > Interview with CTO > Offer